R605--EBSCO Consolidated CINAHL Medline PBSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), intends to award a sole-source contract to EBSCO Industries Inc. for an annual subscription to CINAHL Ultimate, Medline Complete, and Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (PBSC). These web-based resources will be available throughout the VHA healthcare system. This is a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) under FAR 6.103-1. Responses from responsible sources are due by May 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires an annual subscription to three commercial off-the-shelf web-based resources:
- CINAHL Ultimate: A database containing nursing and allied health bibliographic information and full-text journals.
- Medline Complete: A bibliographic information and full-text journal resource focused on medicine.
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (PBSC): A journal package focused on psychology and behavioral sciences. These products must include sources such as electronic textbooks and online full-text journals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Sole Source under FAR 6.103-1)
- NAICS Code: 519290 (All Other Information Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Response Due: May 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST
- Published: April 29, 2026 (Note: Published date appears to be a typo, using response date from description)
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document is available. However, any responsible source capable of meeting the requirements may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Responses will be evaluated, but the Government retains sole discretion not to compete the proposed procurement. Submissions should be sent to Contract Specialist Andrew Allen at Andrew.Allen6@va.gov.
Additional Notes
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490, Independence, OH 44131.
- Point of Contact: Andrew Allen, Contract Specialist, Andrew.Allen6@va.gov, 216-447-8321.